Nisse Gnome Workshop

Nisse go by many names across the Nordic countries, including tomte, tonttu, and tufte. Their name comes from the Old Norse word niðsi, meaning “dear little relative.” Traditionally, these small household guardians were believed to live in homes, barns, and farms, watching over the people and animals who lived there. Today, they are closely associated with Christmas and can often be recognized by their long beards, tall hats, and round noses.

In this workshop, you’ll create your own woven Nisse ornament. Learn a little wet felting to make the cute little nose, then warp a circular loom and weave the body of your gnome. You’ll leave with a finished ornament ready to hang at home, give as a gift, or add to your holiday decorations.

About the Instructor

Rachael Grow has been a formal instructor since 2019, but she has been sharing her “how to” tips with friends and family members for years. Her passion for fiber arts started when she was 6 years old, that’s when her mother taught her to crochet. From there it was love at first stitch and Rachael pursued learning as many different fiber arts as possible. She has a passion for art yarns and loves to create projects with handmade yarns, especially small weavings. When Rachael isn’t frolicking with fiber she is playing with her family in Portland, Oregon.

Tickets

General Admission: $60

Member Admission: $51

Arts for All: $5 (Must present a valid Oregon Trail ETB card)

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